by Furnishly | Jul 10, 2025 | Design Inspiration
Imagine waking up to the whispers of the sea… even when you’re miles away from the shore. That’s the feeling Coastal Serenity (by SIL’NO Design) brings to life. This modern interior isn’t just inspired by the coast; it embodies its calm, its light, and its elegance.
As you step into Coastal Serenity, you’re welcomed by a foyer that feels like a soft ocean breeze. The light oak double doors set the tone with their natural warmth. The subtle veining in the marble-look tiles underfoot adds depth without overwhelming the calm aesthetic. A minimalist console table topped with delicate pink florals and a round mirror creates a moment of quiet beauty. On the opposite side, a textured bench with a solid wood base adds function.
Moving into the dining area, the serene coastal palette continues. Plush upholstered chairs in creamy beige wrap around a wooden table. Their rounded backs and slim black legs give the space a balanced feel. Here’s the design secret: the combination of soft curves with structured lines. The chairs’ curved profiles harmonize with the rounded corners of the table, creating a visual flow, while the straight legs and sturdy table base anchor the room. Above, the statement pendant light floats like a delicate sail.
The living room at Coastal Serenity features a creamy sectional sofa that anchors the space. This is layered with plush cushions in soft sandy tones. The linear fireplace wall, with its marble accents and wood panels, adds luxury.
A black marble coffee table grounds the room with boldness. It also contrasts beautifully against the light neutrals. Metallic shelving reflects subtle light, keeping the space airy and open. Simultaneously, the sputnik chandelier overhead adds a coastal touch.
The kitchen at Coastal Serenity features expansive stone countertops that flow seamlessly into curved island edges. These soften the strong lines of the oak-toned cabinetry and create a welcoming feel.
Elegant pendant lights hover above the island like sculptural art. The type that mimics natural coastal light. Leather bar stools in earthy tan ground the kitchen’s neutral tones. The design secret here lies in contrast: rounded forms balancing linear lighting.
This intimate dining nook carries forward the serene coastal palette with its earthy tones and natural textures. The rounded-edge dining table creates a sense of organic calm. The upholstered chairs in beige add comfort and understated elegance. Floor-to-ceiling curtains frame the large windows, allowing filtered natural light to fill the space.
The design secret here is in the sculptural lighting overhead. The cascading chandelier adds a touch of artistry. It draws the eye upward and creates visual interest without overpowering the room’s simplicity.
by Furnishly | Jul 8, 2025 | Design Inspiration
The Skyline Apartment is designed by Federico Kulekdjian. It’s a modern retreat—perched high above the city. From the moment you step inside, you’re greeted by quiet sophistication. We’re talking sleek lines, warm woods, and floor-to-ceiling windows. It’s a space designed not just to impress, but to soothe. A home where minimalism feels inviting.
Stepping into Skyline Apartment, the foyer sets the tone with an understated elegance. Warm wooden cabinetry lines the walls. This is illuminated softly to highlight minimalist decor pieces: a sculptural black vase with delicate white blooms, curated books, and storage boxes.
Beyond the foyer lies the living area, a space that captures the essence of serene urban living. Plush ivory sofas anchor the room, arranged for both conversation and comfort. Soft grey and charcoal cushions add warmth, while a low-profile coffee table stretches elegantly across the centre.
Floor-to-ceiling windows flood the room with daylight, framing panoramic city views that transform into a glowing skyline at dusk. The television wall, clad in dark wood panels, brings contrast against the neutral walls.
In the evenings, concealed lighting along the ceiling casts a soft glow. Every detail in this living area is intentional, from the minimalist floor lamp to the abstract monochrome artwork.
The dining area in Skyline Apartment features a long, sleek dining table which anchors the space. It is surrounded by taupe upholstered chairs. Overhead, contemporary linear pendant lights cast a warm glow. Floor-to-ceiling windows line the dining area, framing panoramic city views that shift from bright daytime vistas to glittering city lights at night.
Matte cabinetry in soft taupe tones pairs effortlessly with veined marble countertops and backsplash in the kitchen. The central island features a layered design: it’s an island as well as dining space. Integrated appliances maintain the minimalist flow, while under-cabinet lighting highlights the marble’s natural texture. Floor-to-ceiling windows bring in abundant daylight, transforming meal prep into a serene and light-filled experience.
In this bedroom, a plush bed dressed in muted greys and whites anchors the space. This is complemented by soft accent cushions. Floor-to-ceiling windows flood the room with natural light and offer breathtaking views of the city and ocean beyond.
Minimalist nightstands and a sculptural lounge chair by the window add understated elegance. Simultaneously, concealed ceiling lighting softly illuminates the room in the evenings. The adjoining dressing area continues the minimalist theme, featuring ample storage behind sleek cabinetry and a built-in vanity.
We love the dramatic aesthetic in Skyline Apartment’s bathroom, especially with its dark marble surfaces and black fixtures! The striking stone vanity becomes a sculptural statement. Iintegrated lighting illuminates the textured walls.
by Furnishly | Mar 6, 2023 | Design Inspiration
Eastern charm and serene blue accent colors run through this modern family home interior, visualized by Shexia Space Design. In ancient Feng Shui philosophy, birds represent freedom, strength, wisdom, love, and happiness, so bird-themed decor was used around this home to promote positive energy. This motif is present in the modern tea room, while a more traditional tea room in the home adheres to an understated, neutral aesthetic. Birds reappear in the master bedroom, where they take flight over a romantic canopy bed and a unique, custom-built, cylindrical bookcase. Bird-print wallpaper decorates a stylish kid’s room with a cute play space. And finally, a Crane mural makes the bold focal point of an elegant bathroom design.
A spiral staircase curls down through the living room, creating a commanding focal piece. Arched windows bring in natural sunlight, which falls upon light blue accent chairs and a modern white sofa.
Beyond the spiral staircase, a wooden archway frames a wine storage area. The display of wine creates a social, celebratory atmosphere.
A blue-bordered living room rug holds the living room ensemble together with a sense of light formality.
A soft blue watercolor effect wraps a storage unit at the head of the room, creating a dreamy moment. The white stone coffee table is veined with blue accents to tie the room together.
In the corner of the room, a tall and slender paper floor lamp design combines modern aesthetics with traditional eastern ideas to create a unique, sculptural element.
An arched-back wooden chair complements the architectural arch motif.
In the formal dining room, a rectangular dining table is finished with rounded corners to create a smooth and welcoming appeal. An ombre area rug and an assortment of decorative vases bring in the soothing blue color thread.
Decorative ceiling molding and carved wooden pillars add a neoclassical flair to the formal dining space.
Unique dining chairs build upon the sense of grandeur in the room.
A modern dining room chandelier swirls overhead. The room stands open to the sitting area and the feature staircase. Most importantly, the dining room is in proximity to the wine storage room, facilitating quick access for dinner-time drinks.
The white marble kitchen has a striking presence. Bold black veins thunder through the pale stone that builds the kitchen island and a unique door surround.
Warm white cabinets complement the natural stone elements. Matching appliances finish the pale, ethereal scheme.
A chrome kitchen faucet shines under the sunlight from the window, which has cheerful views of the garden.
The first landing is furnished with an eye-catching console table. Its rich wooden finish makes warm contrast with cool white marble floor tiles and stair treads.
Bold black balustrades edge the landing.
There are two tea rooms on the property. The first is a modern space with a lounge area attached.
The tea table is combined with a stone island that contains a sink.
A decorative screen brings bird-themed art into the room, drawing from the ancient Feng Shui philosophy that birds represent freedom and positivity.
Two walls of windows make the space bright and inviting.
The second tea room on the property is a traditional space with a natural, neutral color scheme. A Chabudai table is teamed with Zabuton cushions to complete the look.
A cast-iron Tetsubin teapot is suspended over a tabletop Irori hearth.
The master bedroom gains a romantic air from a lightly curtained canopy bed.
Swifts, symbolic of love, soar across the headboard feature wall. The focal wall curves at the corners of the room to gently embrace the bed.
A different bedside table stands on each side of the room to dispel formality.
White and beige bed linen creates a clean and fresh appearance.
A distinctive blue plant stand forms a visual stop between the bedroom and a separate reading nook.
The bedrooms bookshelves are a unique sight to behold. Arranged as an enormous column, the wide stacks reach up into the rafters.
The reading nook is clearly defined from the attached bedroom by a sleek marble floor treatment.
Wardrobes line the perimeter of the reading nook. A narrow wooden bookcase interrupts the flow of white units, fashioning a decorative and functional element.
The kid’s bedroom has a wallpapered headboard feature wall with a subtle bird and cloud motif. An arched headboard extends from a unique bed base with chunky spherical feet.
Stylish kid’s chairs and a round coffee table make up a cute kids’ play area, which is perfect for teddy bear tea parties or arts and crafts.
A blue knitted pouf coordinates with the blue and white coffee table design. A green floor lamp provides playful contrast and a unique rug lays color and soft texture underfoot.
The dressing room doubles as a quiet place to read.
The ensuite bathroom gains a luxe appearance from a white marble backsplash and an unusual brass-frame bathroom mirror.
A stunning archway frames a blue ombre vista around the bathtub.
The shower area is clad with stunning marble slabs.
The final bathroom features a showstopping Crane mural behind a freestanding bathtub. A soft ribbon of light accentuates its colorful allure.
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by Furnishly | Feb 20, 2023 | Design Inspiration
Affectionately named the Forgetting Time House, this 14,000 sq ft home was designed to take you back to that blissful mindset of early childhood when time had no meaning.
Created by Architecture + Design, this concept is all about balance. The design alternates between areas of openness and enclosure, lightness and solidity. All in the hope that the homeowners may become more present, in a state of easy timelessness. A massive courtyard has been created as a place to slow down and be mindful, to throw out the schedule. The courtyard connects the living spaces with its uplifting green landscape. A swimming pool glitters in the bright sunshine of Singapore.
The home is located in Bukit Timah, nestled at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac. The boundary wall design draws a solid, protective perimeter around the property.
Trees from the garden appear over the top of the boundary wall, merging the site with the larger landscape.
A wide wooden gate gives vehicle entry into the sanctuary of home, and locks out the rest of the world.
An expansive porte-cochère spans the full length of the building, sheltering the grand entrance to the home. A border of elegant foliage glows emerald in the exterior uplights.
Once inside the inner sanctum, a peaceful modern courtyard unfolds. A majestic Frangipani tree grows at its center, creating an inspiring focal point. Days spent under the breezy veranda, out of the tropical sun, are meant for sweet memories and dreams.
A perfect lawn blankets the ground beneath the mature tree. The grass creates a soft place to lie down in the shade and while away the hours with a good book, or to be amongst the children as they play.
A shallow swimming pool stretches from one side of the courtyard to the other, tiled in a fresh aqua mosaic. Lights from the house reflect upon the water at night, creating a river of warmth.
A canopy over the terrace connects the separated volumes of the home. Wood cladding is installed along the underside of the concrete structure, adding a rich tone. The resulting design is open and freeing yet comfortingly enveloping.
The wide, central courtyard design infuses outdoor greenery into the surrounding interior volumes. The courtyard fills the living spaces with an influx of natural daylight and provides an open skyscape.
Spending time amongst flora and fauna makes outside pressures slip away. Frantic movement slows and the rambling mind is finally quiet.
Retractable doors on both sides of the living room allows a blissful breeze to flow through. Life meanders inside and out with no barriers. A rich and restrained materials palette offers warmth and tactility with an underlying simplicity.
Frangipani trees and shrubs make a lush border around the home, providing shade to a paved pathway.
The home concept was formed as a retreat, somewhat influenced by the peaceful nature of retirement locations.
The architectural timber sun-screens make a rich backdrop for the green courtyard elements.
Gray travertine stone makes a cool border around the pool and lawn area.
An imposing stone planter is sunken deep into the swimming pool design.
The dining room is a spot for entertaining family and friends. A large wooden dining table commands the center of the space, with a modern light fitting situated above it.
Modern dining chairs seat up to eight people at the round dining table. A wooden buffet and a traditional console table stand on either side of the room to assist with serving.
The house and gardens are carefully crafted to feel unplugged from outer influences, where the inhabitants can forget time.
A narrow ledge allows the homeowner to pad barefoot outside on their way to the next room. The kitchen has a fresh, white decor scheme, with crisp gloss white units and a central island. A ceiling fan whirs above a small dining spot, keeping it comfortably cool.
In the home entryway, a console table adds a traditional aesthetic.
Rugged, textural wall panels tie in with the outer perimeter of the home.
The wide porte-cochère covers the whole driveway, creating cool parking for multiple cars.
The second-level of the home maintains a connection with the relaxing courtyard through timber sun-screens. This screening device offers a stylistic juxtaposition of solid and void elements, making upper rooms feel cocooned whilst connected to the environment.
The modern architecture and green landscape are harmoniously interwoven.
A open-tread travertine staircase ascends through the home, flanked by timber sun-screens on either side. The staircase leads to a private study, which is shielded by the rooftop terrace. The discreet workspace enjoys the best of the enlivening greenery.
An outdoor sofa fashions an external living space, where the homeowners can gaze up at the stars after dark. Spotlights shine down upon the relaxation spot, allowing family members and friends the chat long into the night.
Up on the roof terrace, troubles drift away on wispy white clouds. Quiet places slow down time and evoke carefree memories.
“What did you do as a child that created timelessness that made you forget time? There lies the myth to live by” Joseph Campbell.
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by Furnishly | Feb 10, 2023 | Design Inspiration
Bedded into the grassy mountainside, this unique dwelling is designed to honor its picturesque terrain. Huge walls of glass break open the home interior to the mountainous panorama. Bodies of water define the house, creating a reflection pool in the main living space, a water-filled rooftop terrace, and an outdoor swimming pool that flows toward a cozy conversation pit. Designed by architect Stephen Tsymbaliuk, the home features a spacious and luxurious interior with a lush indoor courtyard and vast skylights. Bedrooms are out of this world, roofed with glass ceilings so that everyone can sleep under the stars. An underground garage tunnels into the mountain, looking like the entry to the Batcave. LED arches illuminate the dramatic approach.
The extraordinary home is designed to slot right into the slope of the terrain, with two tiers stacked over the steep incline of the mountain. An underground garage beds into the grassy slope.
Huge panels of glass give the ground floor of the home edge-to-edge glazing, breaking the main living space wide open to the breathtaking panorama.
The upper volume of the home design offers more privacy for bedrooms. The upper volume is clad with black boarding, which causes dramatic contrast with the clear glazed box below.
The huge conversation pit is heated by a fire pit at its center. The swimming pool stretches away from the outdoor social area, spanning the full width of the house.
Inside the home, a vast living space is darkly decorated, which allows the epic view to maintain due attention. A large black living room rug defines a comfortable lounge area, where furniture is minimal but uber stylish.
A dense cluster of pendant lights makes an artistic installation above the lounge area, creating a mesmerizing effect.
A rectangle coffee table creates a solid core for the lounge furniture arrangement. The modern modular sofa configuration faces in two directions. One side of the couch is focused toward the TV, whilst the other faces in the direction of a formal dining area and a beautiful indoor courtyard.
The double-height ceiling gives the living room a sense of overwhelming grandeur. The enormous windows wrap around onto the horizontal plane of the ceiling to connect the space with a magnificent skyscape.
Treetops tower over the skylights, adding movement and color to the home. The rocky mountain forms an extraordinary focal wall in the living room. The garage can be seen from the main living space, tucked back into the rock through which it buries.
The rockface feature wall slopes dramatically with the natural descent of the mountain.
Behind the lounge area, a round dining table is equipped for large dinner parties. The cluster of dining pendant lights matches those above the lounge to accomplish a cohesive aesthetic in the extensive space.
A lush courtyard brings nature indoors. Plants flourish in the influx of natural sunlight that pours through the glazed walls and ceiling.
Despite the considerable size of the living space, the kitchen island is relatively modest in proportion. It offers adequate space for food prep whilst housing the kitchen sink and hob.
Stepping stones allow the homeowner to tiptoe further into the graveled courtyard.
Modern pendant lights make an eye-catching statement above the kitchen island.
A comfortable lounge chair offers a spot to sit and enjoy the courtyard vista, to think, or to read.
A spiral staircase winds up through the rocky mountain, embracing another, smaller courtyard. LED perimeter lights cast an atmospheric glow down the deeply textured rockface creating visual drama.
Interior glass walls open a bedroom up to spectacular views, via the living space.
The commanding mountain makes another fabulous feature wall behind a cozy upholstered bed.
The large bedroom contains a freestanding bathtub, which is positioned to look out over the mountainside.
A plush, shag rug forms an island of softness around the bed.
A glass ceiling allows the homeowners to snooze under the sparkle of a star-filled sky.
The second bedroom features an enormous, round skylight to frame the moon.
An ensuite bathroom vanity area is set to one side of the luxury bedroom.
A round vanity mirror echoes the shape of the skylight.
Even the home gym has an enviable view.
The back of the gym brings the mountain terrain up close.
Back in the main living space, we visit a reflection pool next to the kitchen and courtyard. A deeper, circular pool dips into its center. Stepping stones make a path around the water’s edge.
Up on the roof terrace, an outdoor pool floods around a romantic, al fresco eating area for two. This is a place where cellphones are off, nature sets the soundtrack, and troubles float away on the breeze.
The underground garage is a large space that accommodates multiple vehicles for the homeowners and their guests.
Bare rockface is the only decor that’s needed to complement the collection of high-end vehicles.
Bright ribbons of white light bridge a phenomenal approach into the garage, which burrows through the mountain. The tunnel looks like a dramatic entryway into a superhero lair.
The boundary wall around the driveway is fashioned to coordinate with the cladding on the upper volume of the home. The black wood darkly contrasts the vibrant green environment.
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